1886 Wellington City mayoral election explained

Election Name:1886 Wellington City mayoral election
Country:New Zealand
Flag Image:Wellington Coat Of Arms.svg
Type:Presidential
Previous Election:1885 Wellington City mayoral election
Previous Year:1885
Next Election:1887 Wellington City mayoral election
Next Year:1887
Election Date:24 November 1886
Turnout:1,509
Candidate1:Sam Brown
Party1:Independent politician
Popular Vote1:864
Percentage1:57.25
Candidate2:George Fisher
Party2:Independent politician
Popular Vote2:645
Percentage2:42.74
Mayor
Before Election:Arthur Winton Brown
After Election:Sam Brown

The 1886 Wellington City mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year to decide who would take the office of Mayor of Wellington.

Background

Incumbent mayor Arthur Winton Brown retired after one term. In an open race, former mayor Sam Brown defeated former mayor George Fisher.

Election results

The following table gives the election results:

References